What’s the biggest financial issue you face when choosing a gym? Whether you’ll actually go. Here’s how to find a club you’ll love. Alexandra MacQueen easily lifts 40,000 to 50,000 pounds per week. She calls it her “completely average mid-40s female who loves weight-lifting” routine. Not even a torn knee ligament prevented this working mom from working out. Alexandra is dedicated—which... 

Public warned to stay away from toxic spill Authorities are warning the public to stay away – and keep their pets away – from Etobicoke Creek after a potentially hazardous chemical spill. “It is a toxic substance that can seriously irritate the skin and eyes,” Steve Shaw, vice-president of corporate affairs and communication at Pearson International Airport, said yesterday. Shortly... 

WALKERTON – Frightened residents of this southwestern Ontario town demanded answers yesterday as the death toll in Canada’s worst ever E. coli outbreak climbed to five. So far, a 2-year-old girl and four adults have died in the past two days. The fifth victim, an elderly patient, died late Wednesday night. As of last night, more than 329 patients had visited the Walkerton hospital, and... 

Three years ago, I was thrilled to accept a four-week contract with a Toronto-based non-profit. As a former volunteer, I was excited to use my expertise to help an organization whose mission I supported and believed in. It also paid the bills! What should have been a month of tireless, passionate work turned into four-weeks of absolute hell. During my short stint as a contract employee, I was subjected...